Texas CASA

VOCA Quarterly Progress Report
2025-10-10 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)

Texas CASA Post-Session & Leadership Tour of Texas Training Series
2025-10-13 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-17 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-24 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-30 08:00 - 17:00
This September and October, Texas CASA’s Leadership and the Public Policy Teams will be traveling across the state to provide Post-Session Trainings, general updates and to facilitate conversations about the future of CASA in Texas. These regional in-person sessions will provide CASA program volunteers, staff and board members with a deep dive into the new laws passed during the 89th Legislative Session and give local CASA program leaders a chance to catch up with the Leadership team from Texas CASA. The Public Policy Team’s portion of the training will be 3 hours and include lunch. Local program leadership will then be invited to stay for Texas CASA’s Leadership Team meeting.

2025 Tour of Texas Schedule:

September 19 – Georgetown – CASA of Williamson County

September 29 – Tyler – CASA for Kids of East Texas

September 30 – Dallas – Dallas CASA

October 1 – Amarillo – Amarillo Area CASA

October 13 – San Antonio – Child Advocates San Antonio

October 17 – Corpus Christi – CASA of the Coastal Bend

October 24 – Abilene – Big Country CASA

October 30 – Rosenberg – Child Advocates of Fort Bend

Please consider sending local program leaders to at least one event, but anyone from your program who may be interested in public policy and/or participating in advocacy during the interim is encouraged to attend. The Public Policy Team will be sending out invitations, but feel free to email publicpolicy@texascasa.org if you are interested in attending any of these trainings. We look forward to seeing you all in person!

VOCA Request for Reimbursement
2025-10-15 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-15 08:00 - 17:00

Weekly New ED Call
2025-10-15 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-10-22 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-10-29 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-11-05 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-11-12 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-11-19 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-11-26 09:00 - 10:00

Keep Calm and CASA On! Recruitment Zoom Chats
2025-10-15 13:15 - 14:15, 2025-11-19 13:15 - 14:15
Join the Texas CASA recruitment team and your fellow recruiters on the third Wednesday of each month for the Keep Calm and CASA On! recruitment Zoom calls. The calls will all be around general recruitment, but each one will have a different topic of focus. You’ll hear updates from Texas CASA, learn from guest speakers, and have plenty of time to chat with other recruiters about what they are doing in the world of recruitment.

You don’t need to pre-register for the Zoom call. Just sign on when it’s time. All calls will start at 1:15 p.m. CST. Below is the Zoom link to join or or call in at 1-346-248-7799

Meeting ID: 890 4179 0555

CFE 101 Virtual Training
2025-10-16 13:00 - 16:00
CFE 101 is a virtual training for those implementing Collaborative Family Engagement (CFE). This three-hour session covers the fundamentals of CFE and includes hands-on practice with core tools and skills. CASA, CPS, and Community-Based Care staff are all encouraged to attend.

The training will be offered twice during the year, on October 16, 2025, and May 14, 2026. Both sessions take place from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Central Time. Each session includes the same content, and you are welcome to attend either one.

Before attending, please complete the two-hour CFE E-Learning. CASA and SSCC staff and volunteers can access the course at https://texascasa.org/program-portal/resources/collaborative-family-engagement/. CPS staff can find the training in CLOE or the DFPS Learning Station by searching for “CFE.” The course is titled Collaborative Family Engagement Foundational Online Training and is listed as course number 0003968.

If you have already completed this training, consider registering for CFE 201, a deeper dive into advanced CFE tools and strategies. You can find more information and register for CFE 201 at this link.

Social Work CEUs will be available. For questions or additional information, contact us at cfeteam@texascasa.org.

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Program Director Monthly Meeting
2025-10-20 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-17 08:00 - 17:00

STAR Monthly Zoom
2025-10-27 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-11-17 12:00 - 13:00
The STAR Monthly Zoom meetings will be held on the last Monday of the month unless otherwise announced in Inside CASA or on the STAR listserv.

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The Forum
2025-11-05 09:30 - 2025-11-06 12:30
Each year, CASA Executive and Program Directors come together at The Forum to share, learn and strengthen our statewide network. This year is no exception. In a time of change and challenge, our greatest strength lies in the dedication of CASA leaders who remain united in service to children and families.

Join us in Round Rock, TX on November 5-6 for meaningful conversations, collaborative problem-solving and inspiration to carry our mission forward.

Registration is $50 per person. Attendance is limited to Executive Directors and Program Directors.

Registration is closed. No late registrations will be accepted. No refunds will be offered for cancellations after registration closes.

Location

Embassy Suites by Hilton Round Rock270 Bass Pro Dr.Round Rock, TX 78665Map

Discounted rates at the event hotel and a nearby hotel have been secured. Room rates are $159/night plus tax and $105/night plus tax, respectively. Hotel information and a link to book your room will be included in your confirmation email once you register. The discounted rates are available until October 10 or until the block is full, whichever comes first.

Agenda

Day 1 | November 59:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Check in opens at 9 a.m. Lunch will be provided)Dinner at 6:30 p.m.

Day 2 | November 68:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (Breakfast is included with your hotel stay at the Embassy Suites)

For questions regarding The Forum, please email Lindsey Lee at llee@texascasa.org.

Thanks to our sponsor!

HHSC Request for Reimbursement
2025-11-10 08:00 - 17:00

Veterans Day
2025-11-11 00:00 - 23:59

CSE-IT Training
2025-11-12 09:30 - 12:30
This training will introduce and train CASA staff on the CSE-IT screening tool, which is designed to improve the early identification of youth who are experiencing or at risk for experiencing human trafficking. This training includes some introductory foundational information about human trafficking, an orientation to the tool, a description of CSE-IT indicators, scoring instructions, and next steps. Understanding the CSE-IT tool is a critical part of ACT advocacy. This training is only available to CASA Staff.

For more information, contact Torey Tipton at casaacts@texascasa.org.

Dates & Registration – Texas CASA

April 8th from 9:30-12:30

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May 13th from 9:00-12:30

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June 3rd from 9:00-12:30

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Dates & Registration – Texas Network of Youth Services

July 9th from 9:00-12:30

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August 19th from 9:00-12:30

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September 24th from 9:00-12:30

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October 28th from 9:00-12:30

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Subgrantee Award Report (SAR)
2025-11-15 08:00 - 17:00

CFE Webinar
2025-11-20 08:00 - 17:00

Fall Holiday Break
2025-11-26 12:00 - 2025-11-28 12:00

Board-Approved Operating Budget (ODM) Submission
2025-11-30 17:00

Internal Controls Questionnaire Submission
2025-11-30 17:00
